We recently worked with Doug and Taylor on the purchase of a home, and after 22 years of buying…read morehomes, this was by far the worst experience we've had. Doug represented both sides of the transaction and informed us that the seller would only work with us if we agreed to use him as well. He also asked us to include an additional point for his compensation, stating that he was not being paid by the seller, which ultimately proved to be untrue. This created an uncomfortable situation that did not feel aligned with our best interests as buyers. We expected transparency and proper representation, but instead felt unsupported throughout the process. Communication was also a significant issue, with days passing without responses to calls or text messages, leaving us largely in the dark during critical stages of the transaction. Doug also represented himself as having sold over $100 million in real estate. However, based on our experience, it is difficult to understand how he maintains repeat business or achieves that level of success. Overall, the experience was disappointing and fell far short of what we would expect when making such a significant investment. Closed over a month ago and house still shows pending.

Do NOT use this property management company. The owner Doug Manful took no pride in renting our…read morehouse. He threw people in there that did not take care of our house. It was filthy and infested with cockroaches.! He did not give us our security deposit back so we could fix the damage that was done to our house. All he cares about is the money. My husband was friends with him for over thirty years and he totally burned him. Beware! Written by Lisa Roay

Strongly advise against using this brokerage/agency (License #: 01522539). Brian Bush (License ID:…read more01949921) was the Seller's Agent on the house we bought. He was also the owner and managed the entire flip of the house. The house was recently remodeled and that was one of the main reasons we chose to go with it, but found out very quickly that he and the construction crew cut many corners and left areas of the house unfinished or in unacceptable condition. As an example, we have had to pay over $4K within months of moving to clean out the attic, which was left in an unacceptable condition. Not only that but the broker on record, David Lodin, was notified of the issue and did nothing. If you can avoid using them at all costs, please do - not worth it. They are not trustworthy or a reliable group of people especially as you're making a huge investment in a home.

Where do I begin?…read more Fred Lodin is one of the utmost professional and caring realtors and people I have ever come across. He's always available and goes far and above to make sure all questions are answered and the process is as smooth as possible. Fred helped us sell our home and he made it a VERY smooth transaction. I am a VERY impatient person and I want things done asap but real estate, everything takes time lol. Fred always called or texted me with updates and I always felt at ease knowing he was on top of things. He got us an AMAZING price for our house, way more than I expected but everything he did for us and recommended, worked out perfectly. I recommended Fred to my in-laws and would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to buy or sell a home in the Bay Area, he's very knowledgeable.

I got the same obnoxious guy as someone else mentioned here in a 2010 review which states:…read more"...fellow was more then rude." I agree with that statement completely. He handed me his business card and said he was Lou La Gatta. He started in 2007 under the name of Marin Realty Group. He apparently has not learned to deal with buyers in a more productive way in the last 14 years since I find myself so annoyed at how I was treated, that I came here to warn others. At any rate, I went to look at a home with him, but he didn't seem to know anything about it. He had to refer to the sellers disclosure paperwork a lot, as if he just got around to reading it for the first time. His attitude changed as soon as he "assumed" I was not going to make a offer and basically told me I needed to leave. Little did he know I was also using this visit, to see if he might be the right agent to help me sell my two properties. If he would have had a better attitude I would have tossed business his way. But this guy lacked basic patience, politeness and showed no interest of knowing things about the home he was supposed to be selling. I felt he was doing this as a hobby and didn't really want to put any real effort into it. My suggestion is look elsewhere for someone who is more of a "people person" who knows their inventory. Lou La Gatta unfortunately chose the wrong business for his personality.

Well, I was doing some work today in the wonderful town of Larkspur, CA. I decided that with the…read moresituation in real estate it may make sense to speak with some local people. I always like to dabble in the industry. I came accross this person from Marin Realty. Well, this fellow was more then rude. He was obnoxious and insulting. I would think that this group has other great agents but this guy was awful. His name...he never gave it to me...how bizarre...well, this is one group I would never use.

Avoid renting from Gordon-Clifford. They are incredibly unprofessional and rude to their tenants…read more I've never had to deal with such antagonistic landlords before. I felt like I was in an argument with them constantly. We also had to fight to ensure that we get our security deposit back. The maintenance staff is great though.

I rent a home near Stern Grove that is managed by Gordon Clifford and have lived here for over a…read moreyear. I was just writing my rent check and needed the address so I googled it and saw Yelp reviews displayed next to the address = approximately 3 stars and some change. Curious, I decided to read them because I wanted to know the reason behind the less than stellar rating. I must be getting old because I can't believe people can't believe...... Here is what I know to be true. I live peacefully with my kids in my pretty house they manage. I don't bother them. They don't bother me. I pay my rent every month on time. They accept it. Actually, I take that back. One month? My mom passed away. They had to call me on the 8th to ask where my rent was. She passed on the 31st. I told them. They were incredibly compassionate , sincere, sent me a separate email expressing this, waived late fee, just kind. This actually is above and beyond. They are fast when there is a problem. I've literally had only one. There was maintenance here the next day. Fixed. Before I am accused of being a paid reviewer, a friend of the realty, or an IDK what? I'm not. Here are some tips to be happy as a renter. Don't sublet. Don't alter someone else's property. Pay your rent. Don't be a nuisance. Don't be overly entitled . Treat others as you expect to be treated. People are far more likely to be respectful to you if you are to them.

When I first called Melanie Leung and spoke to her, I found her to be very pleasant and nice. She…read moretalked about herself and her accomplishments and how she is familiar with the housing market in San Francisco. She asked me for the rent roll and appraisal which I sent to her. She told me that she would do an assessment, but I never heard back from her. I left a message and texted and nothing. My experience is very different from others. I just found Melanie to be unresponsive and unreliable.

Kalok Law is the real deal y'all. And I really don't think I'll ever stop raving about her…read more Last year, I went into the Balboa office for my initial homebuyer meeting. The office is modern and well kept. We reviewed the home buying process and she catered it towards me, a first time home buyer. I have some background knowledge on the process but it was a good refresher. I got some detailed information to bring home for my husband as well. We started off the process pretty quickly. She asked me what I was looking for, if I was preapproved, etc. I gave her a list of needs/wants and we got straight to it. By mid week, we were at our first showing. She drove out to the east bay multiple times a week if needed to go with us to open houses/scheduled showings. I could tell she was driven in helping us find the right home. Long story short, we closed 2 months after our initial meeting. I was out of the country during the close and she still made it happen. I trusted her and her process. We took her advice and it really paid off. Her experience, attention to detail, determination, and true kindness has still left us in awe over one year later. She's reached out to check in on us and has extended contacts for any work (from gardeners to concrete contractors) we've needed to have done since the purchase. I really can't recommend anyone better. If we buy another or sell, we know who we're calling first. Pro-tip: Not limiting her to this, but first time homebuyer? Kalok is the gal for you.

I wrote my original review in 2011. I have been with East Bay Properties since that time. They…read morehave been managing my property in Emeryville from 2011 to 2026. The is about 15 years. The service has been stellar. I remember a few people in legal community in the San Francisco Bay Area who mentioned that Jason is the go to person for real estate issues. He is the person in the know. I agree!

I worked with All East Bay Properties for more than a year managing a multi-unit property in…read moreOakland. During that time, I experienced recurring issues with maintenance coordination, the quality of work and handoffs, as well as leasing and prospective tenant management. Many of my interactions with the team felt unnecessarily difficult. I often came away with the impression that routine questions or requests were viewed as burdens rather than part of providing property management services. While that was my personal experience, it made communication frustrating throughout the relationship. The experience ultimately ended on a disappointing note. During a conversation about an available apartment, the property manager responsible for the unit abruptly hung up on me. That interaction reinforced my overall impression that the company was focused on doing only the minimum required rather than providing proactive service or building a collaborative relationship. Based on my experience, I would not choose to work with them again.

Justin Ma helped me purchased my dream house!…read more If I need to make it short and quick: Knowledgeable, Resourceful, great Negotiator, Honest, always stand by my side. Justin is the guy who can get it done, fast and smooth. ALERT: he's extremely calm so when he delivers a good news to you, you may not believe it LOL. That's why I asked him 3 times to confirmed LOL Justin is now the go-to realtor for our family, friends, and colleagues. It was my luckiest day when I reached out to Justin, do yourself a favor, if you are looking to buy/sell property, look no further, call Justin. I hope you are as lucky and I am! THANK YOU JUSTIN!

My fiance and I are looking to buy a home in the San Lorenzo/San Leandro area. We frequented one of…read morethis company's listings yesterday (09/30) during an open house. I brought along my fiance, parents, and my real estate agent. We happened to leave with two flyers as my parents had 1, and my realtor took 1 as well for himself. As we got into our car, the agent from this company literally ran out and asked for 1 flyer back because he said "she (my mom) has one already" and 1 flyer was enough. Paper and color printing is pricey these days no doubt. I can only imagine what negotiations as a home-buyer would be like when Outstanding Investment Co, Inc is representing the seller. Perhaps a good thing if you choose this company as your listing agent.

Excellent property management company! The team is professional, responsive, and easy to work with…read more Communication is always prompt, and any issues are handled quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend their services.

When I moved in I was told the place was clean... After emailing them about that, their response…read morewas it was cleaned a First week of Nov. so no further cleaning would be done even though I didn't see the house and move in until mid Dec. They're just here to collect rent. They do not do anything else. "Request for Maintenance" = Junk mail to them. They have been emailed and texted multiple times just asking for updates with little to no response. Got the point where I was told "They were on vacation" LOL what a joke.... I am a current tenant and I highly encourage any future potential tenants to contact me so I can show you some of the ridiculous responses and the long and timestamped emails and texts in attempts to get things done. In fact, If you would like to see all the issues I've found (Broken oven, Mold/mildew in washer, flickering lights...etc), I welcome you to come visit the property I am renting from them in Sunnyvale and you can decide for yourself if my complaints are legit as no maintenance has been done since moving in middle of Dec. 2023. Do yourselves a favor and do not rent from this company.